Chapter 0576

“Marcus… I think I need to be honest with you,” Valerie said softly.

Marcus closed his eyes, bracing himself for the truth he already suspected.

“Marcus, please forgive me. I know I haven’t been reasonable lately. I know I’ve seemed obsessed with Peter, but today… today Peter showed up at the house. He’s not dead, Marcus. He’s alive!”

Marcus continued staring out the window, but Valerie saw his fist clench tightly at his side. Her words had clearly struck a nerve.

“So, he’s alive. And what are you planning to do about it, Valerie? Why did you go to see him?” Marcus asked, turning to face her, his voice calm but laced with frustration.

“Did you already know?” Valerie asked, startled.

“Yes! I asked him to tell you himself. I didn’t think it was fair for him to keep that from you,” Marcus admitted, his frustration surfacing

“Marcus! Why didn’t you tell me yourself?”

You’re pregnant–doesn’t that register with you? I’ve been patient, but the way you’ve been acting lately… I don’t even recognize you. For twenty years, we’ve built a life together. Isn’t that enough? What were you hoping to achieve by going

you Peter

What does that change? Tell me, Valerie—are you going to ask me for a divorce and run

“Marcus Bartz!”

for you. But it’s a shock for me too. You know I’ve never forgiven myself for not protecting him better. I felt guilty for falling in love with you, for marrying you. But you always said Peter would

need to talk to me like

after Peter, at least wait until our children are born. Think about them, if nothing else. Like I said yesterday- and I’ll say

said I wanted that!” Valerie responded firmly.

say it–your actions speak for themselves. You know what? Let’s drop this. I just want you and

“Marcus… I…”

“Let’s just wait for the doctor to come and check on you. Knowing the babies

[Emergency Room]

the back seat, opening the door to lift Laura

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